Frozen Shucked Oysters from Germany
Frozen shucked oysters with shells removed, packed in consumer or bulk portions. HTS 0307.12.00 covers all frozen oysters regardless of shucked or in-shell state.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed packing lists specifying shucked weight and freezing method (IQF or block)
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'oyster meat' which could shift to prepared categories
• Test for contaminants like Vibrio per FDA import alerts before shipping